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Andalusian Cadence (i-VII-VI-V)
i-VII-VI-V
progressionAt a Glance
- Formula:
- i-VII-VI-V
Illustrated in A minor - the relative minor of C Major (this progression is written in minor-key Roman numerals).
What It Is
A descending four-chord progression - tonic, subtonic, submediant, dominant - moving stepwise down from the minor tonic to its raised-leading-tone dominant.
How It Functions
Builds tension through a stepwise bass descent, ending on a strong harmonic-minor dominant that pulls firmly back to the tonic to start the loop again.
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